DEPRESSION

    One of the most common conditions experienced by adults and young people is occasional depression. This is exemplified by an attitude that "I don't feel like doing what I normally would like to do." It is normal for someone to feel blue or have an attitude of melancholy from time to time due to undesirable situations. It is another thing to see a black cloud cast over the future. Some people actually develop a sort of regular "gloom and doom" attitude if depression is allowed to persist. Nutritional deficiencies or fast foods often provoke such feelings. Exposure to household chemicals and food additives may also contribute. If a cause for the depressed mood can be identified, then the cause should be treated. Menopause can also increase the need for estrogen stabilization to control mild depression.
    Fortunately mild depression is one of the most treatable mental conditions. The first step toward a cure is to recognize the symptoms:

• A sullen mood 
• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt and anxiety 
• Loss of interest in things that used to be pleasurable 
• Change in appetite 
• Change in sleeping patterns 
• Inability to concentrate 
• Lack of energy or feeling run down 

    * Having a positive support group during times of depression is of great benefit. Take Luminex along with the Vitality Pack with Oligofructose Complex, CellWise, and ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus. EstrAval can be taken as directed to reduce mild depression during menopause. A good nutritional system is essential to good health. Minerals are like catalysts; they are involved with almost all reactions in the body. Getting balanced minerals into the cells is critical. Studies have shown that these products can make a remarkable difference in not only mild depression, but also schizophrenia, bi-polar affective disorders, and even fibromyalgia.

    Nutritional research indicates that low levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the nervous system correlate with a higher risk of depression. Try adding a good omega-3 supplement like Phytomega to the diet, and/or eat cold water fish three times a week.

    Drinking 1 to 2 cups of Melaleuca Herbal Tea daily and eating and exercising regularly each day can be very helpful. Allow approximately 2 to 4 weeks before you expect to see results.

    Harmful household chemicals should be eliminated and replaced with Melaleuca's biologically safe ones.